Socrates told us, "the unexamined life is not worth living." I think he's calling for curiosity, more than knowledge. In every human society at all times and at all levels, the curious are at the leading edge.
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I am not a believer, not an atheist, not an agnostic. I am still awake at night, asking how? I am more content with the question than I would be with an answer.
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What this quote means
The quote expresses a sense of peace in accepting uncertainty rather than seeking definitive answers about existence.
Roger Ebert's quote reflects a philosophical stance that embraces the complexity of existence and the inherent questions surrounding it. He identifies himself not with any labels of belief, but rather as someone who finds satisfaction in the pursuit of understanding, emphasizing that the act of questioning can be more fulfilling than grasping at concrete answers.
Themes
QuestioningExistenceContentmentBeliefUncertainty
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical discussion about belief systems and the nature of existence.
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